244. Robbie Ftorek

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From Massachusetts, Robbie Ftorek went undrafted in the NHL but played a handful of games for the Detroit Red Wings after being part of a surprise Silver Medal-winning United States Olympic Team in 1972. Ftorek would join the Phoenix Roadrunners of the World Hockey Association, where he shocked fans with his production. In his second season in the WHA, he scored 113 Points and was named the league MVP, and he had 117 Points the year after. Ftroek signed with the Cincinnati Stingers after the Roadrunners folded, and he had two years of 100 or more points again. The entire league folded, and he joined the Quebec Nordiques (now the NHL's Colorado Avalanche) and would finish his career with the New York Rangers. Ftorek is fifth all-time in Points per Game in the WHA.

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Country of Origin: Needham, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1988
Position: Left Wing, Center
Games Played: 334 (373 WHA)
Notable Statistics:
77 Goals (216 WHA)
150 Assists (307 WHA)
227 Points (523 WHA)
+0 Plus/Minus (+153 WHA)
262 PIM (365 WHA)
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
12.8 Point Shares**

19 Playoff Games (13 WHA)
9 Goals (6 WHA)
6 Assists (10 WHA)
15 Points (16 WHA)
-8 Plus/Minus (-1 WHA)
28 PIM (10 WHA)
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*

*These were not stats when Ftorek played.
**Point Shares were not calculated in the WHA.
Played For: Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Quebec Nordiques
Non-NHL Teams:
Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA)
Cincinnati Stingers (WHA)
Team U.S.A. (Olympics 1972, Canada Cup 1977 & 1981, World Hockey Championship 1972)
Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Rings (None)
Gary L. Davidson/Gordie Howe Trophy (1) (1977)
First Team WHA All-Star (2) (1977 & 1979)
Second Team WHA All-Star (2) (1976 & 1978)
Most Assists (WHA) (1) (1979)
Most Assists per Game (WHA) (1) (1979)
Olympic Silver Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1972)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Frank J. Selke Trophy Finishes:
6th in 1980-81
3 Top Ten Goals Finishes (WHA)
3 Top Ten Assists Finishes (WHA)
4 Top Ten Points Finishes (WHA)
3 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finishes (WHA)
3 Top Ten Power Play Goals Finishes (WHA)
Rankings: None